The Lottery Vocabulary (in context)
Authored by Chelsea Lauck
English
8th - 11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The flowers were blossoming PROFUSELY and the grass was richly green.
In large amounts
Dying or sickly
Loudly or nosily
brightly or shiny
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They tended to gather together quietly for a while before they broke into BOISTEROUS play.
noisy, energetic, cheerful, and/or rowdy
calm, quiet, and/or peaceful
boring, routine, and/or mundane
mean, hateful, and/or malicious
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The original PARAPHERNALIA for the lottery had been lost long ago.
A thought or idea that leads to a tradition or custom being created.
The person in charge of a special function.
Something that is bright, shiny, and brilliant.
Objects or items that belong to someone or something
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The black box grew SHABBIER each year; by now it was no longer completely black and was splintered badly on one side.
To become smaller or less pronounced.
To become larger in size or weight.
Heavily worn and faded from wear or use.
To remake or refinish to its original look and condition.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As part of the RITUAL, the members of the group would cover their heads and enter the room silently.
Doing something for the first time.
A random occurrence that happens without planning.
Something done in accordance with social customs or traditions
A punishment for not completing a task you were supposed to.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Some people remembered there had been some sort of recital performed by the official of the lottery, a PERFUNCTORY, tuneless chant that had been rattled off duly each year.
A lively or upbeat piece of music.
Routine or lacking in interest or enthusiasm
Something without words or vocals.
A customary greeting such as a handshake.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A man DISENGAGED himself from the crowd and came forward.
To separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected.
To attach or join together (someone or something) which they are separate or not connected.
To fight or get physical with someone or something.
To greet or introduce your self to (someone or something) that you aren't familiar with.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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